With a name like Christine Michael in the NFL, you better be a badass.

That might be the best way to describe Michael, a second-year back from Texas A&M who checks in at around 5-10 and 221 pounds. I mean, he could just go by "Chris" and we'd be none the wiser. But he doesn't. That's pretty badass.

Anyway, Michael is getting a lot of preseason buzz because of Marshawn Lynch's workload concerns and brief holdout. It's also because the Seahawks have talked up their 2013 second-round pick as the next big thing in the backfield. General manager John Schneider this summer said Michael took "a noticeable step forward this offseason with his work ethic, focus, and maturity."

That's great to hear, but fantasy owners need to realize that Lynch isn't going to just disappear from the game plan. Michael may get a few carries to spell Lynch as Seattle prepares for another deep postseason run, but it would likely take an injury to the starter for Michael to make a significant impact.

However, all bets are off if Lynch does go down. In that case, Michael could be a game-changer. Make sure you have him stashed as a high-upside Lynch handcuff just in case.